Frost Dates for Leander, TX
In Leander, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 6 and the average first fall frost around Nov 24, for a growing season of about 259 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 30, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Georgetown Lake, TX weather station, 11 miles away, elevation 874 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| 20% | Mar 22 | Nov 10 |
| 30% | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
| 40% | Mar 11 | Nov 20 |
| 50% | Mar 6 | Nov 24 |
| 60% | Mar 3 | Nov 27 |
| 70% | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
| 80% | Feb 22 | Dec 5 |
| 90% | Feb 13 | Dec 10 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 22 | Nov 13 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 6 | Nov 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 23 | Dec 5 |
Planting calendar for Leander
Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Transplant Mar 20 – Apr 3
Transplant Mar 20 – Apr 3
Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Sow or transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Sow or transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Sow or transplant Mar 20 – Apr 3
Sow or transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Fall sowing Sep 29 – Oct 27
Fall sowing Sep 29 – Oct 20
Fall sowing Sep 15 – Sep 29
Sow or transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Fall sowing Sep 15 – Oct 13
Transplant Feb 20 – Mar 6
Fall sowing Sep 1 – Sep 15
Transplant Feb 13 – Feb 27
Fall sowing Sep 1 – Sep 15
Fall sowing Sep 1 – Sep 15
Fall sowing Oct 13 – Nov 3
Fall sowing Sep 15 – Sep 29
Plant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Based on the average last frost (Mar 6) and first frost (Nov 24). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.